The 1985 season for the Raiders, then based in Los Angeles, was highly successful as the team clinched the AFC West title with a strong 12-4 record. Led by NFL MVP Marcus Allen, who became the first player to record over 2,000 yards from scrimmage in a single season, the team featured a formidable defense that ranked among the league's best in points allowed. Under head coach Tom Flores, the Raiders achieved several gritty victories, including a season sweep of the rival Denver Broncos, and secured their fourth consecutive playoff appearance.